Base station and cleaning system

Abstract

The embodiments of this application describe a base station and a cleaning system. The base station comprises a ramp assembly, a base station body, and a power supply structure, wherein the power supply structure includes a female connector assembly, a male connector assembly, and a first sealing component. The power supply structure is particularly suitable for electrical connection between two modules that must be frequently detached and attached. [Fig. 1]

Description

Title of the invention: Base station and cleaning system technical field

[0001] The embodiments of this application relate to the technical field of cleaning systems and in particular a base station and a cleaning system. Context of the invention

[0002] In a base station of a sweeping robot, a cleaning assembly of the sweeping robot can generally be self-cleaning to free the user's hands. Such self-cleaning involves the transmission of a motor. However, the conventional power supply structure is not reliable in connection and is prone to damage. Summary of the utility model

[0003] The present utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or in the related art.

[0004] To this end, in a first aspect of the present utility model, a base station is proposed.

[0005] In a second aspect of the present utility model, a cleaning system is proposed.

[0006] Taking this into consideration, a base station is proposed according to the first aspect of the embodiments of the present application. The base station comprises:

[0007] a ramp assembly;

[0008] a base station body to house the ramp assembly; and

[0009] a power supply structure comprising:

[0010] a female connector assembly comprising a plug; and

[0011] a male connector assembly comprising a plug-in connector intended to be inserted into the socket;

[0012] a first sealing component arranged on the male connector assembly and around the plug-in connector to butt against the female connector assembly;

[0013] wherein one of the female connector assembly and the male connector assembly is arranged on the ramp assembly and the other is arranged on the base station body.

[0014] In a possible embodiment, the power supply structure further comprises:

[0015] a second sealing component arranged on the female connector assembly and positioned on one side of the female connector assembly opposite the male connector assembly.

[0016] In a possible embodiment, the first sealing component comprises a silica gel material; and / or

[0017] the second sealing component comprises a sealing rubber ring.

[0018] In a possible embodiment, pins are arranged in the socket, pin sleeves are arranged in the plug-in connector and the pins are adapted to be inserted into the pin sleeves.

[0019] In a possible embodiment, the power supply structure further comprises:

[0020] a first fastening part connected to the female connector assembly; and

[0021] a second fastening part connected to the male connector assembly;

[0022] in which fixing holes are formed in the first fixing part and the second fixing part.

[0023] In a possible embodiment, the power supply structure further comprises:

[0024] a cable and a snap-fit ​​connector, wherein the cable has one end connected to the female connector assembly and the other end connected to the snap-fit ​​connector.

[0025] In a possible embodiment, the power supply structure further comprises:

[0026] an insert having one end connected to the male connector assembly and the other end formed with a contact.

[0027] In a possible embodiment, the base station further comprises:

[0028] a drive component, to which the female connector assembly is connected and which is arranged in the ramp assembly; and

[0029] a cleaning disc, to which an output end of the drive component is connected and which is arranged on the ramp assembly.

[0030] In a possible embodiment, the base station further comprises:

[0031] a control card, which is arranged in the base station body and to which The entire male connector assembly is connected.

[0032] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a cleaning system is proposed. The cleaning system comprises:

[0033] the base station according to any one of the above technical solutions; and

[0034] a cleaning device body adapted to be stationed in the base station.

[0035] Compared to the prior art, the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0036] The power supply structure proposed by the embodiment of this application comprises the female connector assembly, the male connector assembly, and the first sealing component; the power supply structure is particularly suitable for the electrical connection between two modules that must be frequently detached and attached. For example, the power supply structure can be applied to the base station for the electrical connection between the ramp assembly and the base station body; when the electrical connection is required, the pluggable connector of the male connector assembly can be inserted into the socket to connect the female connector assembly to the male connector assembly for electrical connection or communication, in which case, the first sealing component can be placed between the female connector assembly and the male connector assembly.In such an arrangement, the probability of moisture or other impurities intruding between the male and female connector assemblies can be reduced. Furthermore, in the case where the power supply structure is applied to the base station, for example, the probability of water ingress into the electrical connection between the base station body and the ramp assembly can be reduced. In this way, stable transmission of electrical signals can be ensured, and the failure rate can be reduced. Brief description of the drawings.

[0037] By reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments below, various additional advantages and benefits will become clearer to those skilled in the art. The accompanying drawings are provided solely for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiments and shall not be construed as imposing any limitation on this application. Throughout the accompanying drawings, the same reference symbol is used to represent the same component. In the accompanying drawings:

[0038] [Fig.1] The [Fig.1] is a structural diagram of a power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] [Fig.2] The [Fig.2] is a structural diagram of the power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application from another perspective;

[0040] [Fig.3] The [Fig.3] is a structural diagram of the power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application, yet from another perspective;

[0041] [Fig.4] The [Fig.4] is a structural diagram of a set of female connectors of the power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] [Fig.5] The [Fig.5] is a structural diagram of the female connector assembly of the power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application from another perspective;

[0043] [Fig.6] The [Fig.6] is a structural diagram of the female connector assembly of the power supply structure according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0044] [Fig.7] Fig.7 is a structural diagram of a male connector assembly of the power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] [Fig.8] The [Fig.8] is a structural diagram of the male connector assembly of the power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application from another perspective;

[0046] [Fig.9] Fig.9 is a structural diagram of the male connector assembly of the power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application, yet from another perspective;

[0047] [Fig. 10] The [Fig. 10] is a structural diagram of the male connector assembly of the power supply structure according to an embodiment of the present application from yet another perspective;

[0048] [Fig. 11] The [Fig. 11] is a structural diagram of a base station according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] [Fig. 12] Fig. 12 is a structural diagram of a base station ramp assembly according to an embodiment of the present application; and

[0050] [Fig. 13] The [Fig. 13] is a structural diagram of a connection state between a drive component and a female connector assembly of the base station according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0051] Here, the correspondence between the reference symbols and the component names from [Fig. 1] to [Fig. 13] is as follows:

[0052] 100 - power supply structure;

[0053] 110 - female connector assembly, 120 - male connector assembly, 130 - first sealing component, 140 - second sealing component, 150 - first fixing part, 160 - second fixing part, 170 - cable, 180 — snap fitting, 190 - insert;

[0054] 111 - socket, 112 - pin, 121 - plug-in connector, 122 - pin sleeve;

[0055] 210 - ramp assembly, 220 - base station body, 230 - component training, 240 - cleaning disc. Detailed description

[0056] For a better understanding of the technical solutions mentioned above, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are described in more detail below by means of the accompanying drawings and the specific embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments of this application and the specific features in the embodiments provide a detailed description of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, rather than imposing a limitation on the technical solutions of this application. The embodiments of this application and the technical features in the embodiments may be combined without conflict.

[0057] In the present application, consideration is given to the fact that power supply structures in traditional technologies, particularly those applied to base stations, are mainly connected using elastic components, plug-in connections via gold-plated PCB tabs, or POGO pins. In the case of elastic power supply components, water splashes during a cleaning process can cause a short circuit; in the case of plug-in connections via gold-plated PCB tabs, the cost is high, and the sealing performance is still poor; and in the case of POGO pins, the design resembles a spring, with which the entire ramp assembly can vibrate during cleaning, resulting in unstable electrical signal transmission.

[0058] As shown in Figures 1 to 13, a base station is proposed according to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present application. The base station comprises: a ramp assembly 210; a base station body 220 to house the ramp assembly 210; and a power supply structure 100 comprising: a female connector assembly 110 including a socket 111, a male connector assembly 120 including a plug-in connector 121 for insertion into the socket 111, and a first sealing component 130 arranged on the male connector assembly 120 and around the plug-in connector 121 to butt against the female connector assembly 110. Here, one of the female connector assembly 110 and the male connector assembly 120 is arranged on the ramp assembly 210 and the other is arranged on the base station body 220.

[0059] The power supply structure 100 of the base station proposed by the embodiment of this application comprises the female connector assembly 110, the male connector assembly 120, and the first sealing component 130. When electrical connection is required, the pluggable connector 121 of the male connector assembly 120 can be plugged into the socket 111 to connect the female connector assembly 110 with the male connector assembly 120 for electrical connection or communication, in which case, the first component A 130 mm sealing element can be placed between the 110 mm female connector assembly and the 120 mm male connector assembly. In this arrangement, the likelihood of moisture or other impurities entering between the 120 mm male connector assembly and the 110 mm female connector assembly can be reduced, as can the likelihood of water ingress into the electrical connection between the 220 mm base station body and the 210 mm ramp assembly. This ensures stable transmission of electrical signals and reduces the failure rate.

[0060] The base station proposed in the embodiment of this application comprises the ramp assembly 210, the base station body 220, and the power supply structure 100. A housing chamber for parking a cleaning device can be formed in the base station body 220. The ramp assembly 210 is arranged in the housing chamber to guide the cleaning device body, and simultaneously, the ramp assembly 210 can also be used to clean and wash a cleaning component on the cleaning device body. For convenience in cleaning the ramp assembly 210, the ramp assembly 210 can be removed via the housing chamber. In addition, one of the female connector assembly 110 and the male connector assembly 120 is arranged on the ramp assembly 210, and the other is arranged on the base station body 220.In this way, when the 210 ramp assembly is removed, the 120 male connector assembly can be detached from the 110 female connector assembly for electrical disconnection; and when the 210 ramp assembly is positioned in the housing chamber, the 110 female connector assembly can be connected to the 120 male connector assembly for the electrical connection between the 210 ramp assembly and the 220 base station body. By means of the first sealing component 130 arranged on the power supply structure, moisture can be prevented from entering the power supply structure 100, so that the reliability of the electrical connection between the 220 base station body and the 210 ramp assembly can be guaranteed.

[0061] It should be understood that, with the power supply structure 100 proposed in the embodiment of the present application, electrical disconnection, if necessary, can be achieved simply by detaching the male connector assembly 120 from the female connector assembly 110 to remove the pluggable connector 121 via the socket 111. In a case where the power supply structure 100 is applied to a base station as an example, the ramp assembly 210 can be moved relative to the base station body 220 to detach the male connector assembly 120 from the female connector assembly 110 for electrical disconnection.

[0062] Compared to connections in the form of elastic parts, plug-in connections by gold-plated tabs on PCBs and POGO pins in traditional technologies, the power supply structure 100 proposed in the embodiment of the present application has a lower probability of liquid intrusion and a more reliable plug-in connection between the male connector assembly 120 and the female connector assembly 110, allowing a stable connection even in a vibrating state.

[0063] As shown in [Fig.2], in a possible embodiment, the power supply structure 100 further includes a second sealing component 140, which is arranged on the female connector assembly 110 and positioned on one side of the female connector assembly 110 opposite the male connector assembly 120.

[0064] In this technical solution, the power supply structure 100 may further include the second sealing component 140. On this basis, when the power supply structure 100 is applied to the base station, the female connector assembly 110 can be connected to the ramp assembly 210 which is often exposed to liquid, and the second sealing component 140 arranged on one side of the female connector assembly 110 can further reduce the probability of moisture intrusion into the power supply structure 100 in order to ensure the reliability of the power supply.

[0065] In one possible embodiment, the first sealing component 130 comprises a silica gel material. In such an arrangement, the first sealing component 130 exhibits a certain degree of flexibility in addition to its water-sealing performance. When the first sealing component 130 is compressed between the male connector assembly 120 and the female connector assembly 110, the first sealing component 130 can deform to a certain extent, thereby further reducing the likelihood of moisture ingress.

[0066] In one possible embodiment, the second sealing component 140 comprises a sealing rubber ring. In such an arrangement, in addition to its sealing performance, the second sealing component 140 can achieve circumferential sealing for the female connector assembly 110, thus providing all-around sealing.

[0067] As shown in Figures 4 to 10, in one possible embodiment, the rocks 112 are arranged in the socket 111, the pin sleeves 122 are arranged in the plug-in connector 121 and the pins 112 are adapted to be inserted into the pin sleeves 122.

[0068] In this technical solution, the pins 112 are formed in the socket 111, the pin sleeves 122 are formed in the plug-in connector 121 and the pins can be inserted into the pin sleeves 122 to obtain the electrical connection between the female connector assembly 110 and the male connector assembly 120, making the electrical connection between them more reliable.

[0069] As shown in Figures 4 to 10, in a possible embodiment, the power supply structure 100 further comprises: a first fixing part 150 connected to the female connector assembly 110; and a second fixing part 160 connected to the male connector assembly 120. Here, fixing holes are formed in the first fixing part 150 and the second fixing part 160.

[0070] In this technical solution, the power supply structure 100 may further include the first mounting portion 150, by which the female connector assembly 110 can be attached to another device during use. For example, the female connector assembly 110 can be attached by screwing a screw onto another component through the mounting hole in the first mounting portion 150. For example, the female connector assembly 110 can be attached to the ramp assembly 210 by means of the first mounting portion 150.

[0071] In this technical solution, the power supply structure 100 may further include the second mounting part 160, by which the male connector assembly 120 can be attached to another device during use. For example, the male connector assembly 120 can be attached by screwing a screw onto another component through the mounting hole in the second mounting part 160. For example, the male connector assembly 120 can be attached to the base station body 220 by means of the second mounting part 160.

[0072] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, in a possible embodiment, the power supply structure 100 further comprises: a cable 170 and a snap-on fitting 180. The cable 170 has one end connected to the female connector assembly 110 and the other end connected to the snap-on fitting 180.

[0073] In this technical solution, the power supply structure 100 may further include the cable 170 and the snap-on connector 180. The snap-on connector 180 can be snapped onto another component, and the cable is then connected to the female connector assembly 110, so that electrical signals can be transmitted to the other component. With the snap-on connector 180 arranged, the electrical connection between the power supply structure 100 and the other component is more reliable.

[0074] As shown in Figures 7 to 10, in a possible embodiment, the power supply structure 100 further comprises: an insert 190 having one end connected to the male connector assembly 120 and the other end formed with a contact.

[0075] In this technical solution, the power supply structure 100 may further include the insert 190, on the basis of which the male connector assembly 120 can be connected to another device in a pluggable manner, which facilitates the establishment of the electrical connection of the male connector assembly 120.

[0076] As shown in [Fig. 12] and [Fig. 13], in a possible embodiment, the base station further comprises: a drive component 230, which is arranged in the ramp assembly 210 and to which the female connector assembly 110 is connected; and a cleaning disc 240, to which an output end of the drive component 230 is connected and which is arranged on the ramp assembly 210.

[0077] In this technical solution, the base station may further include the drive component 230 and the cleaning disc 240; the drive component 230 can drive the cleaning disc 240 to rotate, so that the cleaning disc 240 can come into contact with the cleaning component on the body of the cleaning device in order to clean the cleaning component. The female connector assembly 110 is connected to the drive component 230 and can transmit, when the female connector assembly 110 is connected to the male connector assembly 120, electrical signals to the drive component 230 to control the on / off function, the rotation speed, and the output direction of the drive component 230, facilitating the control of the cleaning disc 240 to clean the cleaning component.

[0078] In a possible embodiment, the base station further comprises a control card, which is arranged in the base station body 220 and to which the male connector assembly 120 is connected.

[0079] In this technical solution, the base station may further include a control card, which is connected to the male connector assembly 120. Since the female connector assembly 110 is connected to the drive component 230, the control card can transmit electrical signals to the drive component 230 by means of the power supply structure 100, so that the control of the on / off function, the rotation speed and the output direction of the drive component 230 is facilitated, facilitating the control of the cleaning disc 240 to clean the cleaning component.

[0080] As shown in Figures 1 to 13, a cleaning system is proposed according to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present application. The cleaning system comprises: the power supply structure 100 according to any one of the above technical solutions; and / or the base station according to any one of the above technical solutions; and a cleaning device body for storage in the base station.

[0081] Since the cleaning system proposed by the embodiments of this application includes the power supply structure 100 and / or the base station according to any one of the above technical solutions, the cleaning system has all the beneficial effects obtained by the power supply structure 100 and / or the base station according to the above technical solutions.

[0082] The power supply structure 100 of the cleaning system proposed by the embodiment of the present application comprises the female connector assembly 110, the male connector assembly 120 and the first sealing component 130. When electrical connection is required, the pluggable connector 121 of the male connector assembly 120 can be plugged into the socket 111 to connect the female connector assembly 110 with the male connector assembly 120 for electrical connection or communication, in which case, the first sealing component 130 can be between the female connector assembly 110 and the male connector assembly 120.In such an arrangement, the probability of moisture or other impurities intruding between the 120 male connector assembly and the 110 female connector assembly can be reduced, and the probability of water ingress into the electrical connection between the 220 base station body and the 210 ramp assembly can be reduced. In this way, stable transmission of electrical signals can be guaranteed, and the failure rate can be reduced.

[0083] The cleaning system base station proposed in the embodiment of this application comprises the ramp assembly 210, the base station body 220, and the power supply structure 100. A housing chamber for parking a cleaning device body can be formed in the base station body 220. The ramp assembly 210 is arranged in the housing chamber to guide the cleaning device body, and during this time, the ramp assembly 210 can also be used for cleaning and washing a cleaning component on the cleaning device body. For ease of cleaning the ramp assembly 210, the ramp assembly 210 can be removed via the housing chamber. In addition, one of the 110 female connector set and the 120 male connector set is arranged on the 210 ramp set and the other is arranged on the 220 base station body.In this way, when the ramp assembly 210 is removed, the male connector assembly 120 can be detached from the female connector assembly 110 for electrical disconnection; and when the ramp assembly 210 is positioned in the housing chamber, the female connector assembly 110 can be connected to the female connector assembly 120 for electrical connection between the ramp assembly 210 and the base station body 220. By means of the first sealing component 130 arranged on the power supply structure, moisture intrusion into the structure can be prevented. 100 power supply, so that the reliability of the electrical connection between the 220 base station body and the 210 ramp assembly can be guaranteed.

[0084] It should be understood that the cleaning system can be an automatic cleaning system, and that the body of the cleaning device can be a sweeping robot.

[0085] In this utility model, terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are intended solely for descriptive purposes and shall not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The term "a plurality of" indicates two or more, unless otherwise specified. Terms such as "installation," "coupling," "connection," and "fixing" shall be understood broadly. For example, "connection" may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; and "coupling" may refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate support. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model may be understood under specific conditions.

[0086] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that terms such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings solely for the purpose of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that any device or unit mentioned must have a specific orientation or must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, these terms should not be interpreted as limiting this utility model.

[0087] In the description in this document, the description of terms such as "an embodiment," "certain embodiments," and "specific embodiments," "a specific example," or "certain examples" means the incorporation of a specific element, structure, material, or feature, as described, in combination with the embodiment(s) or example(s) in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this document, schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific element, structure, material, or feature described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0088] Only preferred embodiments of the present utility model have been described above, and these are not intended to limit the present utility model. Various modifications and variations of the present utility model are available to those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent substitution, improvement, and similar work carried out in the spirit and principle of the present utility model should be interpreted as being included in the present utility model.

Claims

Demands

1. Base station comprising: a ramp assembly; a base station body for housing the ramp assembly; and a power supply structure, comprising: -a female connector assembly including a plug; and -a male connector assembly including a pluggable connector intended to be in the plug; wherein of the female connector assembly and the male connector assembly, one is arranged on the ramp assembly, and the other is arranged on the base station body.

2. Base station according to claim 1, further comprising: a first sealing component arranged on the male connector assembly and around the plug-in connector to butt against the female connector assembly.

3. Base station according to claim 2, further comprising: a second sealing component arranged on the female connector assembly and positioned on one side of the female connector assembly opposite the male connector assembly.

4. Base station according to claim 3, wherein: the first sealing component comprises a silica gel material; and / or the second sealing component comprises a sealing rubber ring.

5. Base station according to claim 1, wherein: pins are arranged in the plug, pin sleeves are arranged in the pluggable connector and the pins are adapted to be inserted into the pin sleeves.

6. Base station according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: a first fixing part connected to the female connector assembly; and a second fixing part connected to the male connector assembly, in which fixing holes are formed in the first fixing part and the second fixing part.

7. Base station according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: a cable and a snap-on connector, wherein the cable has one end connected to the female connector assembly and the other end connected to the snap-on connector.

8. Base station according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: an insert having one end connected to the male connector assembly and the other end formed with a contact.

9. Base station according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: a drive component arranged in the ramp assembly, in which the female connector assembly is connected to the drive component; and a cleaning disc arranged on the ramp assembly, in which an output end of the drive component is connected to the cleaning disc.

10. Base station according to claim 9, further comprising: a control card arranged in the base station body, in which the male connector assembly is connected to the control card.

11. Cleaning system comprising: the base station according to any one of claims 1 to 9; and a cleaning device body adapted to be housed in the base station.